Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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